Leader Jamie Baillie says the Ottawa Liberals’ proposed tax changes will be devastating for small businesses across the province, and will make it even harder for the province to recruit and retain doctors.

“The federal government’s reckless new tax measures will do serious damage to Nova Scotia’s economy and healthcare system,” says Baillie. “This issue will have huge implications for our province. We need our provincial government leaders working to stop the damage.”

“There are thousands of small business owners, employees and people without a family doctor who all deserve a Premier who will fight for them,” says Baillie. “It’s time for Stephen McNeil to stop protecting Ottawa Liberals and start doing what’s in the best interest of this province.”

Baillie says the best way McNeil can show he supports small businesses and doctors is to condemn these proposed federal tax changes.

Baillie says he will be bringing the petition to the legislature during the Fall Session. An online version of the petition can be found at www.defendns.ca.